Polar Bear Plunge! Save the Date: January 24th, 2026! January 24th at the Lake Nottely TVA Boat Ramp Beach, Adjacent to the Nottely Dam Stay tuned for more information, or email chrismilhous@gmail.com
Enjoy the beauty of Dahlonega’s Christmas lights and decorations continuing thru January 6th. Historic District lights are on dusk to 11:00pm.
Opening Reception time is TBD Anna Jensen's paintings are a synthesis of classical and abstract figuration. Her body of work is inspired by both trauma and exaltation. They are the fruit of years of rigorous research conducted in her home of the American South. With immense drive and rare sensitivity, Anna demonstrates the power of an individual to prevail through challenges via creative transfiguration. She is mostly self-taught yet has exhibited internationally to great acclaim over the past nearly twenty years. “My paintings are psychological landscapes and emotionally complex narratives. I combine references to art history, pop culture, natural science and personal chronicles to represent the conflicts of life. The titles are important elements. Like me the stories are at once funny and sad.” Her husband, highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney, is most widely known as founder and frontman of Atlanta-based rock band Drivin N Cryin. He was recently inducted into both the Wisconsin Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Music Hall of Fame for his impactful legacy. Also, an accomplished poet, painter, and solo musician, Kinney has released multiple critically acclaimed recordings during his career having collaborated with R.E.M., Indigo Girls, the Who, and Warren Haynes among many others.
Rising in Fire brings together the work of 14 accomplished Georgia artists who are carrying forward the demanding and dynamic tradition of wood-fired ceramics. The featured potters include: Allen Gee, Liz Bloodgood, Esther Mech, Geoff Pickett, Joel Huff, Jon Brinley, Kyle Jones, Linda Suskin, Rebecca Wood, Rick Berman, Roger Jamison, Ron Myers, Stephen Hawks, and Zuzka Vaclavik. The exhibit highlights the wide range of wood-firing techniques practiced across the state, from Japanese-inspired Anagama and Noborigama kilns to the regional Tunnel and Groundhog kilns that have long defined pottery traditions in the American South. Alongside the ceramic works themselves, educational panels will help visitors understand the unique processes, kiln designs, and elemental forces—earth, fire, and air—that shape each piece. “Wood-firing is both an ancient and an evolving art,” said Emily DeFoor, Museum Director. “This exhibit celebrates the skill, experimentation, and resilience of contemporary Georgia potters who continue to rise to the challenge of this demanding process, producing works of incredible depth, character, and beauty.” The opening reception on September 26th 5:00-7:00pm will offer visitors the opportunity to meet several of the exhibiting artists, enjoy light refreshments, and experience firsthand the power and diversity of wood-fired pottery.
Come shop for that perfect holiday gift, creative and unique, during this holiday retail exhibit. We will have a multitude of artistic and handcrafted items for sale, all made by our member artists. So whether it is jewelry, pottery, paintings, or anything in between, we have that unique gift for your holidays. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Monday
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2025 is a holiday treat for the entire family at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the Northeast Georgia mountains. The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will transform into a spectacular, magical holiday walk through light show immersed in Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities, train rides, and a visit with Santa Claus! Event runs 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 27 - December 6th. Open EVERY night from December 11th - 23rd! (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on our Holiday Express. Here, you will get to listen to holiday music and "The Night Before Christmas" story. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and a chance to see Santa Claus. You can enjoy delicious hot chocolate and other snacks available for purchase inside our concession car.
Beginning Nov 28 thru Dec 21, Santa will be on the square in front of the Christmas Tree, 13 South Park Street. Fridays 3:00-6:00pm Saturdays 12:00-6:00pm Sundays 1:00-5:00pm
Join us for a festive celebration of creativity and community at our annual Tour of Trees! This enchanting event features over 50 beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, each crafted with love and imagination by local businesses and organizations. Stroll through our winter wonderland, marveling at the unique themes and dazzling decorations that reflect the spirit of the season. Open to the public throughout the month of December, this display is sure to put you in the Holiday spirit! In addition to the stunning trees, we’re excited to showcase a delightful Gingerbread Village! All entries will be crafted ahead of time, featuring whimsical and mouth-watering designs that will spark your holiday spirit. From traditional gingerbread cottages to imaginative modern creations, there’s something for everyone to admire. Register to decorate one of the trees or wreaths or to enter a Gingerbread House in the Gingerbread Village Competition by reaching out to Rachel via email: rachel@blairsvillechamber.com. Spaces are limited so make sure to reserve your spot now! Registration will open at 9:00 AM on October 1st. Bring your family and friends to vote for your favorite tree and gingerbread house—your participation will help us crown the community’s top decorators! Voting will open Monday, December 1st and continue through Friday, December 12th. Winners will be announced the week of December 15th.
A sequel to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.
A 1940’s Christmas Carol Radio Hour presented by the Holly Theater. Seamlessly combining drama and comedy, heartbreak and hope, A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol will sing its way into your heart. If you enjoyed 1940’s Radio Hour, step back in time once again with the Feddington Players, and get into the holiday spirit with A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol. About the show: The long-awaited sequel to the popular The 1940’s Radio Hour. It’s Christmas Eve, 1943, and the Feddington Players are now broadcasting from a hole-in-the-wall studio in Newark, NJ, and set to present their contemporary “take” on Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Whether it’s the noisy plumbing, missed cues, electrical blackouts, or the over-the-top theatrics of veteran actor, but radio novice, William St. Claire, this radio show is an entertaining excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio show. St. Claire’s escalating foibles and acting missteps propel the show to a simultaneously comedic and heart-wrenching dramatic climax: St. Claire has an on-air breakdown, and begins to connect his own life with that of the classic Dickens tale. In order to “save the show,” the company improvises an ending to Charles Dickens’ classic as a film noir mystery, featuring a hardboiled detective, a femme fatale, and an absurd rescue of Tiny Tim (and the Lindbergh baby) from the clutches of a Hitler-esque villain named Rudolf! Rated G
Hardman Farm Historic Site - Sautee Nacoochee, GA - Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! Pre-registration required. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/victorian-christmas-2025-4570303
Downtown Clarkesville Christmas
Join us at Lucky's for live music with Mountain Gypsy Music, from 5-8 pm tonight! Also, it's our BOGO taco day - all day long, when you dine in.
*Special Drive Thru on Christmas Eve! We will open from 6pm-9pm. There will be no magic show, train rides, or craft vendors. This is strictly a drive thru event. The Grinch will be on site from 6-8, but Santa will obviously be at the North Pole preparing for his big night. Admission will be $20 per car - CASH ONLY. Because we will have limited staff we can not process credit cards, so please pay with cash
Tri-State Model Railroaders Public Open House- the 4th Saturday of every month from 10am-6pm! See a large HO Scale Model Railroad depicting the Louisville & Nashville RR in the Tri-State Region, circa 1948-1952. Like the real thing, cars are moved from town to town, making & picking up goods, and engines are taken to the shop for repairs, all while using modern wireless controllers. There's no cost & kids are always welcome, so do something different & see how much fun model railroading can be! Free parking and no admission fee (although donations will be accepted)
Join us at Lucky's from 5-8 PM for live music with Ryan LittleEagle and BOGO tacos! (dine-in only)
Join us as we ring in the New Year at the Festhalle with the 12th Annual Dropping of the Edelweiss! Live Music Dancing Party Favors Heavy Hors D’oeuvres Champagne Toast at Midnight Beer & Wine Available for Purchase
Come out to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and help us usher in 2026 with bang! Parking lot and food trucks open at 6pm. Fireworks will begin at 8pm on Wednesday, December 31st!
Come Shop & Sip in Downtown Murphy, NC the Second Saturday of the month from 2pm to 5pm!This series of events is presented by the retailers of Downtown Murphy, NC and Main Street Murphy. Retailers will be providing refreshments, special sales, raffles, and fun.Come support the small, locally-owned retailers of Downtown Murphy. They cannot survive without you!
Art by Jennifer Graff and Thaddeus Erdhaul. On display January 22 — March 19 at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. Reception on January 22 at 4:30 pm.
Tri-State Model Railroaders Public Open House- the 4th Saturday of every month from 10am-6pm! See a large HO Scale Model Railroad depicting the Louisville & Nashville RR in the Tri-State Region, circa 1948-1952. Like the real thing, cars are moved from town to town, making & picking up goods, and engines are taken to the shop for repairs, all while using modern wireless controllers. There's no cost & kids are always welcome, so do something different & see how much fun model railroading can be! Free parking and no admission fee (although donations will be accepted)
Dr. Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, Piedmont University Artist-in-Residence, explores the practice of musical borrowing through a concert of piano music by composers from the Baroque through the Modern eras. Join us Sunday, February 1. No admission fee.
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
Come Shop & Sip in Downtown Murphy, NC the Second Saturday of the month from 2pm to 5pm!This series of events is presented by the retailers of Downtown Murphy, NC and Main Street Murphy. Retailers will be providing refreshments, special sales, raffles, and fun.Come support the small, locally-owned retailers of Downtown Murphy. They cannot survive without you!
The Revolutionists. Written by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Kathy Blandin. Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
Tri-State Model Railroaders Public Open House- the 4th Saturday of every month from 10am-6pm! See a large HO Scale Model Railroad depicting the Louisville & Nashville RR in the Tri-State Region, circa 1948-1952. Like the real thing, cars are moved from town to town, making & picking up goods, and engines are taken to the shop for repairs, all while using modern wireless controllers. There's no cost & kids are always welcome, so do something different & see how much fun model railroading can be! Free parking and no admission fee (although donations will be accepted)
Pro Musica Singers is a choral ensemble composed of distinguished alumni from Piedmont’s acclaimed music program and founded by Wallace Hinson, Emeritus Professor of Music at Piedmont. With artistry rooted in academic excellence and a shared passion for vocal performance, the ensemble presents a program that explores the timeless themes of faith, hope, and love through a rich tapestry of choral works from the Renaissance to the present. Louise Bass, organ.
YHC Concert Band
Spring Choir Concert
YHC Jazz Band